Name/Title
Mercury OreEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.130Description
A chunk of mercury ore, also called cinnabar. The rock is mostly light brown and tan, with a few bands of cinnabar's distinctive red color.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
GeospecimenNomenclature Class
Geological T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
1105DNumber Type
Old Accession NumberOther Number
NH 32Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
Mi 272Dimensions
Height
1-3/8 inWidth
1-3/4 inLength
3-3/4 inRelationships
Related Places
Place
Location
New Almaden MinesCity
San JoseRegion
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaNotes
San Pedro Mine, specificallyProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Bud LynnAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Oct 3, 1968General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Ore was previously housed with a bottle of mercury, and was used in the Almaden Mines - although unlikely, may have mercury residue. Additionally, cinnabar is inherently toxic. Nitrile gloves and a mask recommended for handling.
